India Women Began Their Campaign In The Women’s World Cup 2025 On A Strong Note, Defeating Co-Hosts Sri Lanka Women by 59 Runs in A Rain-Affected Clash at The Aca Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, On September 30. The Match was in the matches of a large-to-white Contest after Sri Lanka Captain Chamari Athapaththu won the Toss and Opted to first bowl.
The hosts had a shaky start as a star opener Smriti Mandhana left early for only 8 points. Pratika Rawal (37) and Harleen Deol (48), however, were fixed with a solid partnership, which led India to 81 before both fell quickly after the other. Captain HarmanPreet Kaur (21) and Jemimah Rodrigues (0) did not succeed in having a significant impact, so that the side had left under all kinds of pressure.
The Lankan Lions were back in the game when experienced left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera produced a brilliant about three batters and finished with figures of 4/46. For the Indians, Wicketkeeper-Batter Richa Ghosh also fell cheap for 2, so that their problems were deepened.
The Rescue Act came through DETTI Sharma (53) and Aanjot Kaur (57), who coincided an excellent position of 103 Run for the seventh wicket. Their opposing partnership brought India to an impressive total. Sneh Rana added late fireworks with a fast 28 while India women placed 269/8 in 47 overs. Sri Lanka’s Udeshika Pabodhani impressed by the Udeshika Pabodhani, which took 2/55.
Sri Lanka chased 270 and struggled for Momentum. Athapaththu scored TOP with 43, while Nilakshi contributed to the Silva 35, but regular breakthroughs through the bowlers of India kept the hosts under control. The innings folded on 211 in 45.4 overs and handed India a comfortable 59-run victory and their first two points of the campaign. For India, DETTI SHERMA A nice all -round performance ended with 3/54, while SNEH Rana (2/32) and Shreyanka Patil (2/37) offered strong support.
Main moments of IND W vs SL W, Match 1 of World Cup World Cup 2025:
Deol offers a steady start
The right-handed Slagman Harleen Deol gave India stability to the top after the early resignation of star opener and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana. She combined with Rawal to add a crucial 67-run position for the second wicket of 96 balls, so that India recovered from the first setback. Deol played with calmness and scored 48 points of 64 deliveries, strung with six borders.
Amanjot’s Maiden Fifty Signs Off in Style
The all-rounder Amanjot Kaur showed maturity and flair in the second half of the Indian innings, and sewed a match-determining 103-run partnership with deepi sharma for the seventh wicket. In a difficult stage she came in smartly and brought her first international half century, scored 57 points of 56 balls, decorated with five borders and a six.
DETPIs all -round sparkle
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DETPI Sharma delivered a complete performance in the tournament opener. With the bat, she anchored the lower middle order and scored 53 points, including three borders, to guide India to a competitive total. Later, with the ball, Deepi decided the game in favor of India, and returned the figures of 3/54 of 10 overs, including a girl. Her ability to contribute in both departments made her the striking artist and she got the player of the game.
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